CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
C 455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING February 21, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), members of the Beverly Hills City Council and staff may participate in this meeting via teleconference/video conference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can access City Council meetings telephonically, through live webcast, and BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.
City Council meetings are broadcast on local Beverly Hills television and on other media platforms.
Anyone who participates at the meeting and/or enters the City Council Chamber is subject to having their image displayed. These recordings will remain publicly accessible in perpetuity.
The City Council may act on any item listed on the agenda.
The City Council Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Bosse at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by the Consul General of Bulgaria Boyko Hristov A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, Mayor Bosse
Absent: None
Mayor Bosse acknowledged the tragedy on the campus of Michigan State University on Monday, a moment of silence was held in honor of the victims.
Mayor Bosse held a moment of silence to honor two Jewish Men shot in Los Angeles while leaving their house of worship.
Mayor Bosse held a moment of silence to remember Los Angeles Bishop David O’Connell who was killed last week.
Mayor Bosse held a moment of silence in honor of City Staff member Eric Lawrence who passed away earlier this month.
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION — Honoring Bulgaria’s National Liberation Day and the 80th anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews from Nazi death camps during WWII.
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Mayor Bosse along with the entire City Council, presented the proclamation to Boyko Hristov, Consul General of Bulgaria, to recognize their country’s National Liberation Day on March 3rd and the 80th anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews from Nazi death camps during World War II next month.
2. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT — The Cheesecake Factory
Mayor Bosse along with the entire City Council presented a shout out recognition to Senior Director of Public Relations and Global Branding Alethea Rowe and General Manager Kenny Navalta of The Cheesecake Factory located at 364 N Beverly Drive.
3. TEXT BH — Text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265.
City staff will acknowledge receipt of the text message within one business day, however, resolution of issues may take longer.
If you would like to receive updated text alerts from the Beverly Hills Police Department, please text “BHPDalert” to 888777. Text alerts will keep you informed of any Police activity within the City.
Councilmember Friedman announced that text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265, and to text BHPDalert to 888777 if interested to receive text alerts from the Beverly Hills Police Department.
C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE CALL-IN: (310) 288-2288
Members of the public are invited to listen to the meeting telephonically or share oral communications on this phone line.
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2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS. Any person wishing to address the City Council/Parking Authority on any matter on the agenda may do so through email or in-person.
However, the State open meetings law (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) prohibits the City Council/Parking Authority from providing a detailed response or acting upon any item not contained on the agenda posted 72 hours before a regular meeting and 24 hours before a special meeting. If you wish to address the City Council/Parking Authority at this time, please email or provide an in-person speaker card to the City Clerk prior to or during the meeting. Please limit your email remarks to three (3) minutes in length (350 words) that can be read, so others may have the opportunity to participate as well.
Speakers:
1. David Gingold re: Parking permit program
2. Oscar Canales re: Personal conflicts
Written Comments Read into the Record:
1. Alan Bronowicz re: Tenant protections
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3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER — Update on Robertson Boulevard Tree and Sidewalk Replacement Project
Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer Daren Grilley presented information related to this item.
Speakers:
1. Wendy Klenk
2. Alex Asadi
3. Sherry K.
4. Anne Chavez
5. Raul Gutierrez
6. Ingrid Mueller
7. Tiffany Paige
8. David Gingold
9. Nicole Garrett
10. Helen Randall
11. Oscar Canales
Telephone Public Comment:
1. Sylva Blackstone
2. Laura
3. Laurel Ehrenfreund
4. Estela Avalos
5. David Mirharooni
6. Diana Nicole
7. Teresa Avalos
8. Johanna Vanderspool
9. Sue Bruckman
Written Comments Read into the Record:
1. Kim Neistadt
2. Sylva Blackstone
3. Andrew Rodriguez
4. Sierra Ruiz
5. Martin Tatz
6. Linda Peluso
7. Kristy Pace
8. Marianne King
9. Maureen Toth
10. Janine Milne
11. Louis Sanford
12. Jesse Sanford
13. Evan Sanford
14. Teryne Dorret
15. Aurora Corona
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16. Vivian Deutsch
17. Gerrie Maloof
18. NiaVargas
19. Mindy Rothstein Mann
20. Joanne Millius
21. Randy Simon
22. Joanne D’Antonio
23. Johanna Vanderspool
24. Benny Yadegar
25. Jonathan Brand
26. Rolando Fuentes
27. Laurel Ehrenfreund
5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Nazarian reported attending a Town Hall meeting last night, hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, to discuss recent attacks on members of the Jewish community and the fight against antisemitism.
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Vice Chair Gold, seconded by Director Nazarian to approve all items on the Parking Authority consent calendar
Minutes
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Other Business
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
CONTINUING TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE HELD VIA
TELECONFERENCING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54953(e) AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE SAME.
Comment: This resolution implements the necessary requirements to allow the Parking Authority to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency.
ITEM D4: ADOPTED, RES# PA-R-23-168
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Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Nazarian, Director Friedman, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Gold, and Chair Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve all items on the City Council consent calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on Items E-1 and E-2 Minutes
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Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates January 31, 2023 to February 13, 2023
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates January 31, 2023 to February 13, 2023
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. CONTINUING TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE HELD VIA
TELECONFERENCING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54953(e) AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE SAME.
Comment: This resolution implements the necessary requirements to allow the City Council to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency.
ITEM E-3: ADOPTED, RES# 23-R-13448
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APPROVAL OF:
4. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS (HOMAYOON “MARK” NEHORAY, SUSAN KIMURA, AND BENJAMIN M. RITTERBUSH).
Comment: It is recommended that the City Council appoint Homayoon “Mark” Nehoray, Susan Kimura, and Benjamin M. Ritterbush to the Public Works Commission to replace past commissioners Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD (term ended: December 31, 2022), Joshua Greer (term ends: June 30, 2023), and Charles “Chuck” Alpert (term ends: December 31, 2023).
Speaker:
1. David Ging old
ITEM E-4: APPROVED
5. OSCAR GALA STREET CLOSURE AT THE BEVERLY WILSHIRE HOTEL ON SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2023.
Comment: Allen Media Group requests approval of a full closure of an active alleyway and use of S. Rodeo Drive adjacent to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel to host an Oscar Gala benefitting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
ITEM E-5: APPROVED
6. 2023 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM.
Comment: At the January 24, 2023 City Council Study Session, staff presented the 2023 Legislative Platform to the City Council. The City Council recommended certain items be added to the 2023 Legislative Platform. These statements have been incorporated into the 2023 Legislative Platform, which is presented tonight for adoption by the City Council.
Speaker:
1. David Gingold
ITEM E-6: APPROVED
7. SALARY SCHEDULE.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the salary schedules reflecting all City job classifications and associated salaries in order to meet the California Public Employee& Retirement System (CaIPERS) requirements of Government Code § 20636 (b)(1) and California Code of Regulations (“CCR”), Title 2, § 570.5. Staff also recommends the City Council approve an appropriation totaling $197,600 from various City funds.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED
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8. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE POLICE FACILITY ROLLCALL ROOM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, WITH BBS CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $174,722.80; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council move to accept the described contract work with BBS Construction, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT, MAKING FINDINGS
RELATED THERETO, AND ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO AN ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
Comment: The City Council will consider a General Plan Amendment to adopt the amended 202 1-2029 Housing Element of the City of Beverly Hills, an Addendum to the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Director of Community Development Timothea Tway presented information related to this item.
Telephone Public Comment:
1. Jamie Francis Wendell
Written Comments Read into the Record:
1. Dr. Howard Winter and Dr. Anne Arenson Winter
2. Mala Stieglitz
3. Leonora Camner and David J. Barboza
4. Stephen Webb
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5. Anonymous
6. Anonymous
7. Allen Shamooilian
8. Matthew Gelfand
Council provided their questions and comments.
Director of Community Development Timothea Tway responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Gold, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item F-I as follows:
THAT THE REVISED RESOLUTION ENTITLED “RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT, MAKING
FINDINGS RELATED THERETO, AND ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO
AN ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION” BE ADOPTED,
INCLUDING ALL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE HOUSING
ELEMENT INCLUDED IN THE MEMO
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRI ED
ITEM F-I: ADOPTED AS AMENDED, RES# 23-R-13449
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
‘1. DISCUSSION OF REFERENDUM AGAINST AN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE CHEVAL BLANC SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING AND MAP AMENDMENTS ORDINANCE NO. 22-0-2866; AND
DISCUSSION OF REFERENDUM AGAINST AN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CHEVAL BLANC PROJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 22-0-2867.
Comment: The City Council should consider whether to a.) repeal Ordinance No. 22- 0-2866 and No. 22-0-2867, b.) whether to place the ordinances on the ballot at the March 2024 General Municipal Election, or c.) whether to call a special election at least 88 days after the date of the order of the election.
City Clerk Huma Ahmed presented information related to this item.
Speakers:
1. Darian Bojeaux
2. Debby Quick
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Written comments read into the record:
1. Joel Barton
2. Lou Milkowski
Council provided their questions and comments.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Vice Mayor Gold to approve item G-1 as follows:
THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION BE HELD ON MAY 23, 2023, AND AN APPROPRIATION OF $870,442.63 BE AUTHORIZED, AND THAT THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS BE ADOPTED:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY BY
MANAGING THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL ELECTION AS REVISED
AND
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY
HILLS CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ON
TUESDAY MAY 23, 2023 AS REVISED AND
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING A WRITTEN ARGUMENT
REGARDING CITY MEASURES AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: Councilmember Mirisch.
CARRIED
ITEM G-1: ADOPTED, RES# 23-R-13450, ADOPTED, RES# 23-R-13451, ADOPTED, RES# 23-R-13452
2. FIRST PUBLIC MEETING TO SOLICIT PUBLIC INPUT ON THE UPCOMING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CITY’S SIX (6) NON-SWORN EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATIONS.
Comment: First Public Meeting to Solicit Public Input on the upcoming labor negotiations with the City’s six (6) non-sworn employee associations (Municipal Employees Association, Part-Time Municipal Employees Association, Confidential Employees Association, Supervisors Association, Management and Professional Employees Association, Safety Support Association). This item fulfills the requirement per the City’s Labor Relations Ordinance to conduct an initial public meeting regarding potential terms of the proposed memoranda of understanding.
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Labor Negotiator Peter Brown presented information related to this item.
City Council will provide direction in closed session.
ITEM G-2: CITY COUNCIL WILL PROWDE DIRECTION IN CLOSED SESSION
3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO REMOVE CERTAIN CURBSIDE PICKUP ZONES, READOPTING
CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PERMITS FOR OUTDOOR DINING,
READOPTING WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR DINING AND ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 4 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE; AND
MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. First Reading — Introduction
Comment: On February 7, 2023, the City Council provided direction on codifying certain emergency regulations related to COVID-19. The emergency regulations in this proposed ordinance include: (1) delegation of authority to the City Manager to oversee, review, and remove any currently designated curbside pickup zones that were established as a result of COVID-19 if certain criteria are met and (2) establishing maximum fees a third-party food delivery service may charge restaurants and customers. The City Council also provided direction that (1) the delegation of authority to the City Manager to issue street closure permits and other permits necessary to allow outdoor dining shall continue and (2) the waiver of fees and minimum period for filing an application for a special event permit for outdoor dining and participants in OpenBH shall continue until the City Council formally approves a long-term program for OpenBH participants related to the issuance of permits, adoption of fees, and establishment of design & operating standards associated with the OpenBH program.
Municipal Affairs Program Manager Cynthia Owens presented information related to this item.
Written comments read into the record:
1. Jessica Azzizadeh
2. Delvin and Pumi
3. Toney Anaya
Council provided their questions and comments.
City Attorney Laurence Wiener and Municipal Affairs Program Manager Cynthia Owens responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Gold, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item G-3 as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED, AND
THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REMOVE
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CERTAIN CURBSIDE PICKUP ZONES, READOPTING CITY MANAGER
AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PERMITS FOR OUTDOOR DINING,
READOPTING WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR DINING AND ADDING ARTICLE 8
TO CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 4 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE” BE INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND THAT THE ORDINANCE BE FOUND EXEMPT FROM CEQA.
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM G-3: ORDINANCE INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 12, 2023 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 19, 2023 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 23, 2023 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
OTHER BUSINESS
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J. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
There being no further business, Mayor Bosse, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 12:13 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22.
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PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 21st day of November, 2023
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HUMA AHMED, City Clerk/Secretary
JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D., MAYOR/CHAIR
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.